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S442 KNR

1998 Mazda E Series

White Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

40,370 mi
Last recorded40,370 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2016
Typical for 1998 Mazda E Series110,367 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS442 KNR
MakeMazda
ModelE Series
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2016 40,370 miles

General corrosion to underbody

Pass 12 Oct 2015 39,182 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Oct 2014 37,929 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 36,111 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 34,638 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2012 34,635 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Oct 2011 32,941 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Oct 2010 31,780 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 29,978 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2009 29,978 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 23 Oct 2008 28,031 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 26,093 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 23,650 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2005 21,735 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2005 21,731 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

How Reliable is the Mazda E Series?

Based on 81,836 MOT tests across 9,731 vehicles.

68.3%
Pass Rate
6,018
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
9,731
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 4,794
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,584
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2,919
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,399
brake binding 2,340
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S442 KNR is a 1998 Mazda E Series in White with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1998 Mazda E Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.3% with a typical mileage of 110,367 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mazda E Series fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 4,794 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S442 KNR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda E Series typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 28 years old, this Mazda E Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S442 KNR registered?

S442 KNR is a 1998 Mazda E Series, first registered on 31 October 1998.

Is S442 KNR safe to buy?

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